Chapter 317:

Even Nyla was advocating for Hadley and Denver?

Eric suppressed his frustration, responding lightly, “I’m not planning anything against them. Why all this fuss?”

“Is that the truth?” Nyla eyed him doubtfully.

“It is,” Eric confirmed with a slight chuckle. “What else can I do? Should I waste my days longing for her? She’s not worth that much.”

Nyla acknowledged his point with a nod. “Alright, Eric. It seems you never had deep feelings for Hadley. Perhaps you’re simply bothered that she now prefers someone else.”

Startled by her suggestion, Eric reflected.

“Is that so? Grandma, are you suggesting that my feelings for Hadley are just because… she chose someone else over me?”

Nyla gave a serious nod. “Yes, I believe that’s the case. If not, why haven’t you shown any interest in her over these years?”

speechless, taken

fine. Unlike you, Denver has a

the care I’ve put into raising Hadley wasn’t for nothing, and I’d fulfill the

over Eric’s scarred back as he stood there, eyes shut. The echo of Nyla’s words lingered

truly loved

bothered that she

not, why haven’t you shown any interest

on her words, he muttered internally,

??

it exactly.

and Eric wasn’t expecting any

he halted in surprise at the sight of

gestured for him to come closer as he approached. “Good timing. We need to

“What’s on your mind?”

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